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About Trident Maple and Tamarind tree


About Tamarind tree and Trident Maple


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Tree  
Tree  

Origin
China, Japan, Korea  
Africa, India, Southeast Asia  

Types
jiujiangense, horizontale  
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind  

Number of Varieties
6  
99+
100  
99+

Habitat
Cold Regions  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9  
9-11  

AHS Heat Zone
9-5  
-  

Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21  
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Spreading  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
610.00 cm  
99+
1,800.00 cm  
24

Minimum Width
610.00 cm  
34
800.00 cm  
25

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green  
Red, Yellow  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow green  
Brown  

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green  
Dark Green, Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange  
Dark Green, Yellow green  

Leaf Color in Winter
-  
Dark Brown, Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Maple shaped  
Pinnate  

Thorns
No  
Yes  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Slow  
Slow  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic  
Acidic  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Average  

Bloom Time
Spring  
Late Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction  
Drought, Salt  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting  
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Low  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water  
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic  
Acidic  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Average  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
6-6-6 or 8-8-8  

Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars  
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies  

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  

Showy Bark
Yes  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Bold  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
Yes  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  

Attracts
-  
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects  

Allergy
allergic reaction  
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes  
Beautification  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser  

Edible Uses
No  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
-  
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat  

Part of Plant Used
-  
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves  

Other Uses
Showy Purposes  
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier  
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum  
Tamarindus indica  

Common Name
Trident Maple  
Tamarind tree, Tamarind  

In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल  
इमली का पेड़  

In German
Trident-Ahorn  
Tamarinde  

In French
Trident Maple  
tamarinier  

In Spanish
arce de Trident  
tamarindo  

In Greek
Trident Maple  
δέντρο Tamarind  

In Portuguese
bordo Trident  
tamarindo  

In Polish
Trident klon  
drzewo tamaryndowca  

In Latin
Trident Maple  
tamarind ligno  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Sapindales  
Fabales  

Family
Aceraceae  
Fabaceae  

Genus
Acer  
Tamarindus  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
Detarieae  

Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae  
Caesalpinioideae  

Number of Species
160  
99+
100  

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Properties of Trident Maple and Tamarind tree

Wondering what are the properties of Trident Maple and Tamarind tree? We provide you with everything About Trident Maple and Tamarind tree. Trident Maple doesn't have thorns and Tamarind tree doesn't have thorns. Also Trident Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Trident Maple has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Tamarind tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Trident Maple and Tamarind tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Trident Maple and Tamarind tree

Season and care of Trident Maple and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.

Trident Maple and Tamarind tree Physical Information

Trident Maple and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Tamarind tree are as follows:

Care of Trident Maple and Tamarind tree

Care of Trident Maple and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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